Oxalic Acid
"Oxalic Acid: A Versatile Chemical for Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Household Applications"
Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with strong acidic properties. It is widely used across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, cleaning products, and metallurgy, due to its excellent chelating, bleaching, and cleaning abilities.
At Sampratiti Exim Pvt. Ltd., we supply high-quality oxalic acid sourced from trusted manufacturers, ensuring purity and compliance with industry standards.
Properties of Oxalic Acid
- Chemical Composition: Oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) is a dicarboxylic acid composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It exists as a white crystalline solid in its dihydrate form.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water and alcohol, oxalic acid easily dissolves to form a strong acidic solution, making it effective for various applications.
- Acidity & Chelating Ability: Oxalic acid is a strong organic acid and an excellent chelating agent, capable of binding with metal ions such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.
- Appearance: Available as a white crystalline powder, it is odorless and has a strong acidic taste.
Uses of Oxalic Acid
- Industrial Applications
- Textile & Leather Industry: Used for bleaching fabrics and leather processing to remove stains and impurities.
- Metal Cleaning & Polishing: Acts as a rust remover and metal cleaner, especially for aluminum, brass, and steel.
- Wood Bleaching: Used to lighten and remove stains from wood surfaces.
- Dyeing & Printing: Applied in dyeing and printing industries to enhance color vibrancy and fabric treatment.
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Applications
- Medicinal Formulations: Used in some pharmaceutical products for specific chemical reactions.
- Kidney Stone Research: Naturally present in some foods, oxalic acid is studied for its role in kidney stone formation and metabolism.
- Disinfectant: Utilized in some formulations as a disinfecting and sterilizing agent.
- Household & Cleaning Products
- Stain Removal: Commonly found in cleaning agents for removing ink, rust, and hard water stains from surfaces.
- Toilet Cleaners: Used as an active ingredient in specialized cleaning products to remove stubborn mineral deposits.
- Bleaching Agent: Applied in household bleach and laundry products for stain removal.
- Agricultural & Environmental Uses
- Bee Keeping: Used in beekeeping for controlling parasitic mites in honeybee colonies.
- Water Treatment: Plays a role in removing calcium deposits and iron stains from water treatment facilities.
The grade and concentration of oxalic acid vary based on its intended application. At Sampratiti Exim Pvt. Ltd., we ensure that our oxalic acid meets the highest quality standards, providing our customers with reliable and effective solutions tailored to their specific needs.
